First we start with some pictures from the southern hemisphere. The stars you see here never rise in Europe.

The celestial  southpole. The constellation Crux (right from the middle) exactly points to the celestial pole. Alpha Centauri (in the middle) is the nearest star (4.2 lightyears away).

Picture taken from Mana Pools N.P. Zombabwe

The Milkyway in Sagitarius (left from the middle, partially covered by trees).